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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.10, 1,139.73 and 393.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.10, 1,139.73 and 393.98 is: 590.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.10 : 1,139.73 = 393.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.10/1,139.73 = 393.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.10x = 1,139.73 × 393.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.10x = 449,030.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,030.83/760.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.75

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